[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 56 (Thursday, March 21, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 11645]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6739]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Request for Nominations for Members on Public Advisory 
Committees; Science Advisory Board to the National Center for 
Toxicological Research

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting 
nominations for voting members to serve on the Science Advisory Board 
(the Board) to the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR). 
Nominations will be accepted for two vacancies that will occur on June 
30, 1996.
    FDA has a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, 
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on 
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations for 
appropriately qualified female, minority, and physically disabled 
candidates. Final selections from among qualified candidates for each 
vacancy will be determined by the expertise required to meet specific 
agency needs and in a manner to ensure appropriate balance of 
membership.

DATES: Nominations should be received by April 22, 1996.

ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership, except for general public 
representatives (consumer-nominated members), should be sent to Barbara 
J. Jewell (address below). All nominations for general public 
representatives (consumer-nominated members) shall be submitted in 
writing to Annette J. Funn (address below).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Regarding all nominations for membership, except for general public 
representatives (consumer-nominated members): Barbara J. Jewell, 
National Center for Toxicological Research (HFT-10), Food and Drug 
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-443-3155.
    Regarding all nominations for general public representatives 
(consumer-nominated members): Annette J. Funn, Office of Consumer 
Affairs (HFE-88), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, MD 20857, 301-443-5006.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for members to 
serve on the Board to NCTR. The function of the Board is to advise the 
Director, NCTR, on establishment and implementation of a research 
program that will assist in fulfilling the regulatory responsibilities 
of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. The Board provides an extra-
agency review to ensure that the research programs at NCTR are 
scientifically sound and pertinent.

Criteria for Members

    Persons nominated for membership on the Board shall have adequately 
diversified experience that is appropriate to the work of the Board in 
the fields related to toxicological research.
    The specialized training and experience necessary to qualify the 
nominees as experts suitable for appointment are subject to review, but 
may include experience in medical practice, teaching, and/or research 
relevant to the field of activity of the Board. The term of office is 
up to 4 years, depending on the appointment date.

General Public Representatives (Consumer-Nominated Members)

    FDA currently attempts to place on committees members who are 
nominated by consumer organizations. These members are recommended by a 
consortium of 12 consumer organizations that has the responsibility for 
screening, interviewing, and recommending consumer-nominated candidates 
with appropriate scientific credentials. Candidates are sought who are 
aware of the consumer impact of committee issues, but who also possess 
enough technical background to understand and contribute to the 
committee's work. For some advisory committees the agency notes, 
however, it may require such nominees to meet the same technical 
qualifications and specialized training required of other expert 
members of the committee. The term of office for these members is up to 
4 years, depending on the appointment date. Nominations are invited for 
consideration for membership as openings become available.

Nomination Procedures

    Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons 
for membership on the Board. Nominations shall state that the nominee 
is aware of the nomination, is willing to serve as a member of the 
Board, and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude 
board membership. A current copy of nominee's curriculum vitae should 
be included. Potential candidates will be asked by FDA to provide 
detailed information concerning such matters as financial holdings, 
consultancies, and research grants or contracts in order to permit 
evaluation of possible sources of conflict of interest.
    This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14 relating to advisory committees.

    Dated: March 15, 1996.
Michael A. Friedman,
Deputy Commissioner for Operations.
[FR Doc. 96-6739 Filed 3-20-96; 8:45 am]
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